TreePeople

A non-profit born from the efforts of a 15-year-old boy that aims to inspire, engage and support people to take personal responsibility for the urban environment, making it safe, healthy, fun and sustainable. They run a major volunteer program in LA where trees are planted and cared, rain is harvested, and depleted landscapes are addressed. Encourages the growth of a greener, shadier and more water-secure city at homes, neighborhoods, schools and in the local mountains. Works with volunteer leaders using its Citizen Forester model and influences government agencies.

Programs:

• Forestry – runs the California Emergency Fire Recovery Fund, the Forest Aid campaign, the Mountain Forestry and Urban Forestry projects
• Policy & Research – works with all levels of government to create progressive laws, policies and incentives.

Publications:

• Resources like maps, research, policy papers, brochures and info material for schools, activists, press, etc.